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Naples Christian Academy Association Inc

EIN 59-1479653 · Naples, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF NAPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY IS TO PARTNER WITH CHRISTIAN PARENTS TO DEVELOP STUDENTS WITH HEARTS IMPASSIONED TO LOVE GOD, MINDS DISCIPLINED TO THINK BIBLICALLY, AND HANDS PREPARED TO SERVE.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 76%
Employees
45
Volunteers
21
Highest pay
$73,544, head of school

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 80% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $1.4 million spent. NAPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY IS A COEDUCATIONAL INTERDENOMINATIONAL INDEPENDENT PRE-K THROUGH 8TH SCHOOL FOUNDED IN 1973. THE ACADEMY WAS RECOGNIZED IN 2007 BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS A NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL. NAPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY IS THE ONLY PRIVATE SCHOOL IN COLLIER COUNTY TO HAVE RECEIVED THIS DISTINCTION. THE ACADEMY IS FOCUSED ON GUIDING HEARTS, INSPIRING MINDS, AND SHAPING LIVES AS OUTLINED IN THE MISSION STATEMENT. THE ACADEMY IS COMMITTED TO EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND SPIRITUAL TRUTH AND ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO KNOW GOD, TO ENABLE STUDENTS TO IDENTIFY AND USE THEIR OWN ABILITIES, TO ENABLE STUDENTS TO ENGAGE IN RIGOROUS ACADEMIC INQUIRY, TO EXPECT STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE A HIGH LEVEL OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, AND TO EQUIP STUDENTS TO BE LEADERS WHO TRANSFORM CULTURE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1975.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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